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Eng. Beza Bekele Demise

Eng. Beza Bekele Demise

Senior Civil Engineer & HSE Specialist | Construction Safety, Health, Project Management, Structural Design & Resident Engineering
đź“Ť Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Professional Summary

Eng. Beza Bekele Demise is a senior Ethiopian Civil Engineer, HSE Specialist, construction safety professional, resident engineer, structural engineer, consultant, and company leader with more than 17 years of experience in Ethiopia’s construction sector.

She holds an MSc in Construction Technology and Management from Addis College and a BSc in Civil Engineering from Addis Ababa University. Her technical foundation is strengthened by advanced drafting qualifications, ISO 45001:2018 occupational health and safety management system training, ISO 19011:2018 management system audit training, first aid training, and practical software experience in Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, SAP, ETABS, and Microsoft Office.

Her professional career is impressive because it combines structural design, construction supervision, project coordination, resident engineering, safety management, consultancy leadership, and public awareness. She has worked as CAD Draftsperson, Senior CAD Expert, Site Engineer, Structural Engineer, Resident Engineer, Owner and General Manager, Deputy General Manager, and HSE consultant.

As Owner and General Manager of B SAFE Safety and Health Quality Management System Consultancy, Beza provides construction safety and health consultancy services, follows up project safety compliance, trains construction workers and management staff, and promotes occupational health and safety awareness through TV and radio programs. Her work directly contributes to reducing workplace incidents and strengthening safety culture in Ethiopia’s construction industry.

Her construction supervision experience includes major building projects in Addis Ababa, including multi-storey residential, office, warehouse, mixed-use, and hotel apartment projects. As Resident Engineer, she coordinated construction supervision teams, reviewed contractor work schedules, method statements, equipment and manpower, monitored progress, reviewed payment certificates, assessed variations, handled technical assistance, coordinated meetings, checked reports and drawings, monitored health, environmental and safety mitigation measures, inspected defects, and supported provisional and final completion certification.

Her structural engineering background includes reinforced concrete building design, preparation of design reports, preparation of drawings, bill of quantity preparation, technical support, and design review participation. This gives her a full understanding of the construction process from engineering design to safe site implementation.

Beza’s profile brings strong value to AquaLinked / Water for Africa Experts because infrastructure development in Africa requires not only engineers who can design and supervise, but also professionals who can protect workers, enforce safety systems, reduce accidents, and improve project performance. She represents capable women leadership in civil engineering, construction safety, and project management.

Expertise

Occupational health and safety HSE management construction safety construction health and safety compliance ISO 45001:2018 safety management systems ISO 19011:2018 management system auditing safety audits site safety inspections risk assessment incident investigation safety policy implementation safety training construction safety awareness TV and radio safety advocacy construction supervision resident engineering project management structural engineering reinforced concrete building design design reports construction drawings CAD drafting AutoCAD ETABS SAP Microsoft Project Microsoft Office quality assurance method statement review work schedule review contractor coordination client coordination payment certificate review variation order assessment defect inspection provisional acceptance completion certification building construction supervision company management consultancy leadership.

Specialties

construction safety and health occupational health and safety HSE management ISO 45001 safety management systems ISO 19011 safety auditing safety audits and inspections risk assessment incident prevention construction safety training TV and radio safety awareness resident engineering construction supervision reinforced concrete building projects structural design project management site supervision quality assurance method statement review work schedule review contractor coordination client coordination payment certificate review variation order assessment defect inspection provisional acceptance final completion certification AutoCAD ETABS SAP Microsoft Project CAD drafting women in civil engineering construction safety leadership.

Projects & Contributions

  • B SAFE Safety and Health Quality Management System Consultancy
    Leads B SAFE Safety and Health Quality Management System Consultancy as Owner and General Manager, planning, directing, implementing and controlling company activities, following up safety and health compliance of projects, providing stakeholder training, and promoting occupational health and safety awareness through TV and radio programs.
  • Construction Health and Safety Consultancy Services
    Provides consultancy services for construction health and safety implementation, including safety compliance follow-up, workplace risk reduction, site safety awareness, training for construction workers and management staff, and support for safer construction project delivery.
  • Occupational Health and Safety Awareness Through TV and Radio
    Conducts public awareness programs on construction safety and occupational health through TV and radio shows, helping spread safety culture beyond individual project sites and contributing to national awareness in Ethiopia’s construction sector.
  • ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System Capacity
    Completed training on Occupational Health and Safety Management System Development and Implementation based on ES ISO 45001:2018, strengthening her ability to develop, implement, monitor, and improve formal safety management systems.
  • ISO 19011:2018 Management System Audit Capacity
    Completed Management System Audit training based on ES ISO 19011:2018, strengthening her competence in audit principles, safety system evaluation, compliance review, and continuous improvement of management systems.
  • Construction of B+G+6 Residential Apartment Project
    Served as Structural Engineer and Safety Engineer on the construction of a B+G+6 residential apartment project in Addis Ababa, involving an eight-storey reinforced concrete structure, partition walls, cladding, and mechanical, electrical, fire and security elements. Her work included technical assistance to construction staff and control of safety and health implementation.
  • Construction Supervision of B+G+4 Office and Store Building Project
    Served as Resident Engineer for the construction supervision of a B+G+4 office and store building project in Addis Ababa. Her responsibilities included client liaison, contract document administration, design review support, planning and scheduling, quality assurance, staff supervision, progress monitoring, payment certification, variation assessment, reporting, safety monitoring, defect inspection, and completion certification.
  • Construction Supervision of Warehouse Project
    Served as Resident Engineer for a warehouse construction project in Addis Ababa, managing supervision activities, reviewing contractor performance, organizing site documentation, monitoring progress, coordinating stakeholders, enforcing contract compliance, following up health and environmental safety measures, and supporting provisional acceptance.
  • Detailed Design of G+4 Mixed-Use Building Project
    Worked as Structural Engineer on the detailed design of a G+4 mixed-use building project in Addis Ababa, preparing reinforced concrete structural design, engineering reports, and design drawings.
  • Construction Supervision of B+G+M+6 Mixed-Use Building Project
    Served as Resident Engineer for a B+G+M+6 mixed-use building project for Menbere Tsebaot Holy Trinity Cathedral in Addis Ababa. The project involved a nine-storey reinforced concrete structure, partition walls, aluminum cladding, and mechanical, electrical, fire and security elements. Her work covered supervision leadership, technical coordination, quality assurance, contract compliance, safety monitoring, and completion certification.
  • Construction Supervision of B+G+12 Mixed-Use Building Project
    Served as Resident Engineer for a B+G+12 mixed-use building project in Addis Ababa involving a fourteen-storey reinforced concrete structure. Her responsibilities included contractor coordination, work schedule review, quality assurance, site documentation, progress and budget monitoring, payment certification, variation assessment, safety mitigation monitoring, defect inspection, and completion certification.
  • Detailed Design of Hotel Apartment Project
    Worked as Structural Engineer on the detailed design of a hotel apartment project in Addis Ababa, preparing reinforced concrete structural design, engineering reports, and design drawings.
  • Structural Design of Office and Residential Buildings
    Prepared structural designs, bills of quantities, engineering reports, and design drawings for different types of office and residential buildings, while also providing supervision and technical support.
  • Resident Engineering and Construction Supervision Leadership
    Coordinated construction supervision activities, planned and organized site supervision work, supervised site staff, reviewed contractor schedules and method statements, monitored budgets and time, reviewed payment certificates, assessed variations, coordinated meetings, and ensured works complied with contract requirements.
  • Health, Environmental and Safety Mitigation Monitoring
    Monitored health, environmental and safety mitigation measures on construction sites and followed up their implementation, helping reduce construction risks and improve compliance with project requirements.
  • Company Leadership in Engineering Consultancy
    Served as Owner and General Manager of ABM Civil Engineering Consultancy and Co-owner and Deputy General Manager of Ashara Architecture & Engineering PLC, contributing to company planning, direction, control, structural design, design reporting, and engineering service delivery.
  • CAD Drafting, Structural Design and Technical Documentation Foundation
    Built strong early-career technical capacity as CAD Draftsperson, Senior CAD Expert, Site Engineer, and Structural Engineer, preparing design drawings, structural reports, CAD documentation, and technical design outputs for building projects.
  • Research on Safety and Health Enforcement Challenges in Public Mega Building Projects
    Completed MSc thesis research on safety and health enforcement challenges in public mega building projects in Addis Ababa, contributing to knowledge on construction safety governance, compliance challenges, and practical improvement needs in Ethiopia’s construction industry.
  • Member of the Ethiopian Civil Engineers Association
    Maintains professional affiliation as a member of the Ethiopian Civil Engineers Association, reflecting her commitment to civil engineering professionalism, standards, and continued professional development.
  • Future Contribution: Safer Construction, Stronger HSE Systems and Women Leadership in Engineering
    Aims to grow further into senior HSE and project management leadership, lead safety strategies, reduce workplace incidents, strengthen compliance with international standards, support high-quality construction projects, and inspire women engineers in Ethiopia and across Africa.